Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons worth $48.3 million (21.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48.3M | 21.2K t |
| 2023 | $56.5M | 28.6K t |
| 2022 | $50.0M | 22.4K t |
| 2021 | $41.7M | 25.3K t |
| 2020 | $34.2M | 24.1K t |
| 2019 | $39.4M | 27.5K t |
| 2018 | $39.3M | 28.6K t |
| 2017 | $36.5M | 29.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons from
Most of the value came from China (48%), India (14%), Saudi Arabia (14%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $23.0M | 48% |
| India | $6.8M | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.8M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $3.3M | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $420K | 0.9% |
| United States | $413K | 0.9% |
| Kuwait | $405K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.28 per kg, 38% above the world average of $1.65. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons by the United Arab Emirates reached $34.4 million in 2024 (14.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (47%), Kuwait (12%), Egypt (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+223% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $16.3M | 48% |
| Kuwait | $4.2M | 12% |
| Egypt | $3.3M | 9.5% |
| Bahrain | $2.8M | 8.2% |
| United States | $1.1M | 3.2% |
| France | $822K | 2.4% |
| Mauritania | $687K | 2% |
| Qatar | $634K | 1.8% |
| Kenya | $587K | 1.7% |
| Canada | $548K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons imports (HS 4819.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4819.10: Paper and paperboard: cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons worth $48.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($23.0 million), followed by India (14%) and Saudi Arabia (14%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 182% on the year.
What is the average import price of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.28 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $1.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.5 million in 2017 to $48.3 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2023 at $56.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $34.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Egypt. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $13.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons?
The HS code for corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons is subheading 4819.10. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4819 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
World corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons trade: top importers and exporters
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.